Comb and Preen

Comb

Comb verb - To look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something.

Preen and comb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preen" instead a verb "Comb".

Nearby Words: combo, combed, comber, combing, combe

Preen

Preen verb - Clean with one's bill.
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Synonyms for Preen

Comb and preen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Comb" instead a verb "Preen".

Nearby Word: preening
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